August 2011 pickup thread

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Judging by the crowd, I'd guess he's warming up at Griffith Stadium during the world series, perhaps before game seven in which he played such a key role, holding the Giants for 5 innings and serving as the linchpin to Bucky Harris's outmaneuvering of John McGraw to get Bill Terry out of the game so the Nats righthanders Fred Marberry and (if needed) Walter Johnson wouldn't have to face the Giants rookie who had been tearing them up all series. What's on the back, Scott? And did this come from Keating, whom I saw pick up a great collection of vintage Senators signed photos at the National?
Hank Thomas

Hi Hank,
Thanks for your quick response!

Unfortunately I don't have the photo in hand yet, so I will have to wait to respond about what's on the back until I get it in a few days. Good sleuthing on your part. Yes, this photo did come from Kevin Keating.

Amazingly, all of these 1924 Senators photos from this collection did walk up to his booth at the National. There were several other 1924 Senators signed photos (same photographer) including Fred Marberry. Kevin indicated that each photo had a very small amount of tape present that was used to mount these photos in a frame or frames. This probably provided the protection that kept these photos in such great condition through the years.

How cool would it be if this photo was shot during the pivotal clinching game 7? Wow, neat!

BTW, I did ask Kevin if there was a Walter Johnson in the group and he said there wasn't unfortunately. Imagine what a great signed photo it would be if it exists! I would love to see it if anyone owns it or knows of it's whereabouts....

I'll keep you posted....